Behavioral health training sessions in September

Loudoun County offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for September 2025 is as follows:

Mental Health First Aid training teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Two versions of the program — a general adult program and a program for adults who interact with youth — will be offered in September.

The next training sessions will be held in person:

• Adult Mental Health First Aid: Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 23 & 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Must attend both days. Location: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier
  Counties, 714 E. Market St., Leesburg.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location:
  Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental
  Services office, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 210, Sterling.

For details about the trainings and to register, visit loudoun.gov/MHFirstAid.
 
REVIVE! is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend. Loudoun County offers two versions of the program — Rapid REVIVE! and Virtual REVIVE!

Rapid REVIVE! is a shortened format that allows individuals to complete the training in six minutes. After watching a short video and then providing their contact information, participants receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. Rapid REVIVE! is available anytime. No registration is required.

• Visit loudoun.gov/RapidRevive for Rapid REVIVE! in English.
• Visit loudoun.gov/ReviveEspanol for Rapid REVIVE! in Spanish.

Virtual REVIVE! is a one-hour, scheduled training session that requires registration. Participants who complete the training are also eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. Next training will be Friday, Sept. 19, 1 – 2 p.m.

REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/revive.
 
Suicide Prevention Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. It helps people recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to refer someone for professional help. A virtual training presentation lasts about one hour followed by discussion and practice opportunities. The next training will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, 12 – 1:30 p.m. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/SuicidePreventionTraining.
 
To Request an Accommodation
Anyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate, including language assistance, should call 703-771-5155 or send an email to prevention@loudoun.gov. Three business days’ notice is requested.
 
For more information on the prevention and intervention services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/MHSADSPrevention or send an email to prevention@loudoun.gov.